Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates

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1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for cantilever and overhead slide chain link fence gates, gate posts, and accessories for industrial and commercial applications.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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Designation: F 1184 – 94 (Reapproved 2000)
Standard Specification for
Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1184; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5. Materials and Manufacture
1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for can- 5.1 Materials—The base materials of the gate frame shall
tilever and overhead slide chain link fence gates, gate posts, be round or rectangular tubular members, welded at all corners.
and accessories for industrial and commercial applications. However, bolted or riveted, or both, field assemblies of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded modular panels are permitted.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for 5.1.1 The interior vertical or horizontal bracing, when
information only. needed, shall be the same metal tubular material and finish as
the gate frame, but need not be the same size.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Manufacture—Gate frames shall be fabricated, and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
coated where necessary, as described in 5.2.1 through 5.2.3.
A 780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas 5.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance with
of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
Specifications F 1043 or F 1083 , or a combination thereof, and
F 567 Practice for Installation of Chain–Link Fence shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
F 1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings
Welded joints shall be coated in accordance with Practice
on Metal Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework A 780, employing a zinc-rich paint conforming to 4.2.2 of
F 1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
Practice A 780 and following only the procedures outlined in
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures A 2.1.3 and A 2.1.4 of Practice A 780.
5.2.2 Aluminum Alloy Gate Frames shall be in accordance
3. Terminology
with Specification F 1043 and shall meet the performance
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
criteria described in this specification.
3.1.1 polymer—as used in this specification, describes
5.2.3 Polymer-Coated Steel or Polymer-Coated Aluminum
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or polyester.
Frames shall be in accordance with Specification F 1043 and
shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
4. Classification
Welded joints on steel gate frames shall be coated in accor-
4.1 Horizontal slide gates covered by this specification shall
dance with Practice A 780, employing a zinc-rich paint con-
be of the types described in 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
forming to 4.2.2 of Practice A 780 and following only the
4.1.1 Type I—Overhead Slide—Any horizontal slide gate
procedures outlined in A 2.1.3 and A 2.1.4 of Practice A 780.
supported only from above.
The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match the frame
4.1.2 Type II—Cantilever Slide—Any horizontal slide gate
color.
spanning an opening lacking a top or bottom support within
5.2.4 Chain Link Gate Fabric—The fabric shall be as
that opening. Type II gates shall be supplied in one of two
specified for the adjoining fence.
classes:
5.2.5 Barbed Wire Top—When specified, the barbed wire
4.1.2.1 Class 1—Steel frame gates and aluminum frame
top shall have extensions to the gate frame to accommodate
gates using external rollers.
three strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positioned
4.1.2.2 Class 2—Steel frame gates and aluminum frame
so that the top strand is approximately 1 ft (0.305 m) above the
gates using internal rollers.
top horizontal member of the gate frame. Barbed wire shall be
attached by suitable means to prevent wire from moving out of
position and shall be supported by the gate frame extensions at
maximum intervals of 10 ft (3.05 m).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-14 on Fences
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.60 on Chain Link Gates.
6. Dimensions
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 1994. Published April 1994. Originally
6.1 Width of gate opening shall be measured from one
published as F 1184 – 88. Last previous edition F 1184 – 93.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. inside face to the other inside face of the gate posts.
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F 1184 – 94 (2000)
6.2 Height of gate shall be measured from the finished grade but up to 40 ft (12.2 m) and an overhead clearance of up to 22
line to the top edge of the gate frame, to match the height of the ft (6.71 m) shall be supported by a double set of steel posts
adjoining fence as measured from the finished grade line to the with a nominal outside diameter of 4.00 in. (101.6 mm) and a
top edge of the top rail or fabric. minimum weight of 6.56 lb/linear ft (9.77 kg/m), or a single set
of steel posts with a nominal outside diameter of 6.625 in.
7. Gate Accessories
(168.3 mm) and a minimum weight of 18.97 lb/linear ft (28.27
7.1 Latches, stops, hangers, and accessories shall be made
kg/m). For post lengths over 24 ft (7.32 m), a single weld butt
of galvanized steel, galvanized malleable iron, or grade 319 joint reinforced by an internal sleeve at least 2 ft (0.61 m) in
aluminum alloy casting with stainless steel fasteners.
length will be permitted. Gate posts shall be installed in
7.2 In addition, latches shall have a provision for locking accordance with Practice F 567.
devices.
8.1.5 Gate Support Member—The overhead track support
member shall be as indicated in the project specifications. The
8. Additional Specifications for Type I Gates
support member shall extend over the gate opening span and
8.1 The specifications given in 8.1.1 through 8.1.7 shall
the adjacent span at the specified ground clearance. The
apply only to Type I (overhead slide) gates with opening
support member shall be of adequate length to ensure a clear
widths up to 40 ft (12.2 m).
opening. The track and member shall have proper corrosion
8.1.1 Materials and Manufacture—In addition to the
protection.
welded construction specified in 5.1, the gate frame may be
8.1.6 Roller Assembly—The gate shall be suspended from
alternatively assembled with corner fittings. Gates assembled
the overhead track member by means of suitable internal or
with corner fittings shall have adjustable truss rods of ⁄16 in.
external roller assemblies. These roller assemblies shall consist
(7.9 mm) minimum diameter on panels 5 ft (1.52 m) wide or
of at least two swivel type trucks having sealed lubricant ball
wider. Truss rods shall be of the same base metal and finish as
bearing wheels, or roller bearing wheels with grease fittings,
the gate frame.
and include a means to assure that the trucks remain properly
8.1.2 Shape and Size—Shape and size of the gate frame
aligned in or on the track during all normal operations of the
shall conform to procurement drawings or shall be of the shape
gate.
and size as specified. The gate frame width shall be the width
8.1.7 Gate Extensions—Gate extensions, which consist of
of the gate opening plus the diameter of one gate post.
vertical members which span the distance between the top of
8.1.3 Dimension and Weight—Gate frame members shall
the gate and the overhead track, shall be attached to the gate
have dimensions and weights as described in Table 1.
frame by means of a threaded or bolted coupling, or a
8.1.4 Gate Posts—Gates having an opening width of up to
combination of both.
10 ft (3.05 m) and an overhead clearance of up to 14 ft (4.27
8.1.8 Gate Extension Bracing—Suitable diagonal or hori-
m) shall be supported by steel posts with a nominal outside
zontal bracing, or both, shall be provided to ensure proper
diameter of 2.875 in. (73.02 mm) and a minimum weight of
rigidity of the gate during normal operation.
4.64 lb/linear ft (6.91 kg/m). Gates having an opening width
9. Additional Specifications for Type II Gates
larger than 10 ft (3.05 m) but up to 24 ft (7.32 m) with an
overhead clearance of up to 22 ft (6.71 m) shall be supported 9.1 The specifications given in 9.1.1 through 9.1.8 shall
apply only to Type II (cantilever slide) gates with opening
by steel posts with a nominal outside diameter of 4.00 in.
(101.6 mm) and a minimum weight of 6.56 lb/linear ft (9.77 widths up to 30 ft (9.1 m) and heights (see 5.2) up to 8 ft (2.4
m).
kg/m). Gates hav
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